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1 Corinthians 3:19

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For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

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The surrounding passage

  1. 1 Corinthians 3:17

    If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

  2. 1 Corinthians 3:18

    Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

  3. 1 Corinthians 3:20

    And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

  4. 1 Corinthians 3:21

    Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

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